October Meeting Reminder and Speaker Announcement

Meeting Reminder

Our October Association meeting is Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church.

Meetings typically last about an hour; light refreshments will be served.

Speaker Our featured speaker is the Congaree Riverkeeper Bill Strangler. You can read his biographcy at http://www.congareeriverkeeper.org/riverkeeper.  With the recent flooding challenges the Midlands has faced, it is a good time to learn more about our rivers and how to keep them healthy. A public safety officer will at be the meeting to give us an update on crime in our are and note any attendee concerns.

In the Community We have an ongoing food drive to benefit God's Helping Hands. They are always accepting food and monetary donations. In October, they are greatly in need of toiletry items. Thank you on their behalf for any help you can provide. You can bring any donation items to the meeting, and we'll be happy to take them to God's Helping Hands. Or you can drop them off at 919 Holland Ave, Cayce, SC 29033.

Upcoming Dates

 

Christmas Parade Float Planning Meeting

Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m.
Meeting will be held at Pamme Eades's residence - 619 Poplar Street
 

Avenues Tree Lighting Project - Tree Orders

Last day to turn in orders is Friday, November 13
Flyers with tree information will be distributed over the last two weeks of October.
 

Avenues Tree Lighting Project - Tree Pick-Up

Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-28
Volunteers will be needed! Tree pick-up will be held in the parking lot of the Masonic Lodge on the corner of Oakland Ave and 12th Street

Board Elections & Holiday Potluck

Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:30p.m.
Please bring a dish or dessert to share. Traditionally, Santa has visited the meeting after elections are held.

Did you miss the September meeting? Download the meeting documents.